Washer Dryers
Washer Dryer Repair in Totnes
Washer dryers that stop drying, stop washing or leak, repaired in your home. All Appliance Care covers Totnes and the surrounding area.

01Local knowledge
Washer Dryers, Totnes homes
Homes in Totnes
Know the home, know the fault
The civil parish of Totnes has a population of around 8,241 people and sits at the head of the River Dart estuary, right next to the South Devon National Landscape. The historic wealth of the area is still visible today in the large number of sixteenth and seventeenth-century merchants' houses. It is said that there are more listed buildings per person here than in any other town. In older properties where utility space is restricted, a combined washer dryer is a practical choice. Having a single machine handle both washing and drying saves floor space, but it means the appliance works twice as hard as a standalone unit. Because a washer dryer manages both wet and dry cycles, it has a complex internal setup. The drying system relies on a heater element, a blower fan, and a condenser chamber to draw moisture away from the laundry. If the fan motor fails or fluff blocks the condenser channel, clothes will remain damp at the end of a cycle, or the programme might run continuously without ever finishing. On the washing side, faults can include the drum failing to spin, dirty water not draining, or the machine refusing to fill at the start. Leaks are another issue, sometimes caused by a split rubber door seal or a blocked pump filter. Error codes flashing on the digital display usually point to specific control faults, sensor failures, or motor issues. When visiting a property in an area like Bridgetown, we evaluate the appliance in your home. We investigate drying faults such as a complete lack of heat, as well as washing issues like poor draining or a drum that will not turn. We also look at door seal problems, internal leaks, and control board error codes. We repair electric appliances only. We do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs, or any gas appliance.
02What we look at
Every washer dryer fault, diagnosed in your home
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Drying faults: no heat, clothes still damp, cycles that never finish
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Washing faults: not filling, draining or spinning
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Leaks and door seal problems
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Error codes and control faults
03Other appliances
Something else playing up in Totnes?
04Questions
Washer Dryers in Totnes: your questions
Not answered here? Tell us the make, the model and what the appliance is doing.
Call 01752 922765This usually points to a fault in the drying circuit. A washer dryer uses a heater element and a fan to circulate warm air, plus a condenser to remove the moisture. If the heater fails, the fan stops working, or fluff blocks the condenser chamber, the machine cannot extract water from the load.
A failure to drain is typically caused by a blockage in the pump filter or the waste hose. Small items like coins or buttons can slip past the drum and jam the drain pump impeller. If the pump itself has failed electrically, the machine will leave dirty water inside the drum and refuse to spin.
Front leaks are mostly related to the rubber door seal. The seal can develop splits or tears from metal zips and buckles catching during a spin cycle. Sometimes, dirt and hair build up along the bottom edge of the seal, preventing the glass door from closing flush and allowing water to escape during the wash.
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